Out of My Mind Vocabulary Quiz

What does the word 'commotion' mean?

• A state of fear and anxiety

• A state of happiness and joy

• A state of confused and noisy disturbance

• A state of calm and quiet

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

How does someone speak 'curtly'?

• In a soft and gentle manner

• In a loud and aggressive manner

• In a brief and rude way

• In a polite and friendly manner

Tags

CCSS.RL.2.6

CCSS.RL.8.3

What does the word 'astounding' mean?

• Confusing and unclear

• Ordinary and average

• Boring and uninteresting

• Surprisingly impressive or notable

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

What does it mean to 'vocalize'?

• To express feelings or ideas in words

• To remain silent and not speak

• To whisper and speak softly

• To sing loudly and off-key

Tags

CCSS.RF.3.3C

CCSS.RF.4.4A

CCSS.RF.4.4B

CCSS.RF.4.4C

CCSS.RF.5.4B

How does someone do something 'hurriedly'?

• In a quick or rushed manner

• In a careful and cautious manner

• In a slow and relaxed manner

• In a lazy and lethargic manner

Tags

CCSS.L.1.5D

CCSS.L.2.5B

CCSS.L.3.5C

CCSS.L.K.5D

What does the word 'adjustment' mean?

• A slight change made to something to make it fit better or work better

• A mistake or error

• A complete removal of something

• A significant change made to something

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

What does 'plaintively' mean?

• A joyful and happy manner

• An angry and aggressive manner

• Expressing sorrow or sadness

• Being calm and having a peaceful manner

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RL.5.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

What does it mean for something to be 'symbolic'?

• When something is literal and straightforward

• When something is confusing and unclear

• When one thing represents something else

• When something is imaginary and unreal

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.7

CCSS.RI.5.7

CCSS.RL.3.7

CCSS.RL.4.7

CCSS.RL.5.7

What does the word 'portion' mean?

• A large and excessive amount of something

• An insignificant amount of something

• A part of a whole

• The whole thing

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RL.3.4

CCSS.RI.3.4

How does someone 'amble'?

• By jumping and skipping

• By walking or moving at a slow relaxed pace

• By crawling on the ground

• By running at a fast pace

Tags

CCSS.RI.4.4

CCSS.RL.4.4

CCSS.RL.5.1

CCSS.RI.5.4

CCSS.RL.3.4